Severe weather caused the closure of the of the newly opened £7.5million walkway back at the start of the year.

The main pathway which was heavily damaged and was closed from January will reopen in time for May Day.

Councillor Billy Ashe, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, said: "We have been working hard to get the path open as quickly as possible and are looking forward to welcoming visitors to Mid and East Antrim for the exhilarating experience The Gobbins has to offer as Northern Ireland’s newest major tourist attraction."

A council spokesman added: "Whilst the Council recognises that the closure may have caused disappointment, it would like to reiterate that an Independent report commissioned has confirmed that the resultant landslip and damage to the access paths, caused by the severe weather conditions, was unforeseeable.

"The attraction is of great importance to the local tourism sector and is a long-term investment project. The council is confident The Gobbins will continue to deliver economic benefits to the local area and is looking forward to the summer season."